Ben Franklin invests $519,984 in local companies

BETHLEHEM — Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeast Pennsylvania announced its latest round of funding on Monday, investing $519,984 in a variety of companies in the region, including several with ties to the Lehigh Valley.

• Eventuosity, at Ben Franklin TechVentures in Bethlehem, received a $100,000 loan to complete software work and support marketing efforts for its cloud-based event, meeting and exhibition organizing software application.

• MindMe Inc., at Ben Franklin TechVentures in Bethlehem, received a $50,000 loan to complete testing and a beta launch of MindMe Solo, a new mobile marketing and business tool for small and independent businesses.

• JED Pool Tools Inc., Scranton, received $9,984 in matching funds to work with Lehigh University's Enterprise Systems Center to enhance productivity and prepare for new business opportunities.